Research + White Papers
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Food Sustainability in the North: Skills Challenges and Opportunities in Community Greenhouse Projects
Given the advancements of innovative technologies pertaining to agricultural practice and its evolving skills needs, this report reviews the current and future competencies needed for community-led greenhouse projects in Northern Indigenous communities to inform the future of training programs and initiatives.
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How AI is shaping the future of work
Artificial intelligence (AI) is destined to fundamentally alter work—redefining tasks, reducing demand for specific roles, and giving rise to entirely new roles. Unlike past technology automation waves that targeted routine physical tasks, AI extends into cognitive work—analyzing data, recognizing patterns, and drawing conclusions. This puts even high-skill jobs at risk of disruption, challenging long-held assumptions about their immunity to automation.
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Leveraging Government Data
Unlocking the power of data is foundational to a future-state skills ecosystem where public services are navigable, supportive, targeted, integrated and transparent.
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Learning from One Another: A Comparative Analysis of Labour Market Needs and Skills in Northern Ontario, Yukon, and Nunavut
Labour markets in Northern Ontario, Yukon, and Nunavut are changing, but the pace and scale of that change are not well understood. This multi-year project provided a roadmap for governments, communities, and education and training providers to improve regional workforce readiness for existing and emerging opportunities.
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Emissions Reduction and Demand for Skilled Trades
Canada’s push to meet its climate targets will reshape both the construction sector and the broader demand for skilled trades. If policies outlined in the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP) continue to take effect, demand for skilled trades in construction and supporting sectors (e.g., rail) will shift dramatically, driven by new sustainability standards, infrastructure priorities, and green technology advancements.
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Retaining Canada’s Healthcare Workforce
This research will examine how healthcare workers move into and within Canada. Through focus groups with representatives from regulatory bodies and healthcare educators and a thorough examination of data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information and provincial regulatory bodies, we will develop recommendations for retaining healthcare workers, distinguishing between strategies for domestically or internationally trained professionals.
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Employment Impacts of Canada’s Emission Reduction Plan
This research examines the effect of the federal government’s Emission Reduction Plan (ERP) on Canada’s labour market.
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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Employment, Productivity and Skills Development in Quebec
This research project aimed to produce a report on the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on the Quebec labour market.
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Recruiting and Retaining Indigenous Professionals
Indigenous professionals play a vital role in advancing economic reconciliation and expanding community-driven opportunities, yet they remain considerably under-represented in senior leadership roles in business, finance, and administration.